Bachelor of Computing at Stadio (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

With information and communication technology (ICT) evolving ever faster, accompanied by new paradigms involving more complex algorithms, optimized programming, and greater execution efficiency, the need for computer scientists who can understand and are able to leverage the latest technology and paradigms grows daily. Being able to write code is no longer a sufficient basis on which to leverage the continual hardware improvements and algorithmic advances. The following quote alludes to this continually changing workplace for computer scientists.

Faculty: School of Information Technology | Duration: 3 Years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Curriculum modules include Data and Decision-making, Discrete Mathematics, Electronics for Computing, Fundamentals of Information Technology, Introduction to Databases, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Engineering, Statistics.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped for jobs such as Application Developer, Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Practitioner, AI research Assistant / Developer, Systems Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE BACHELOR OF COMPUTING ARE: A Senior Certificate (SC) with degree endorsement and a minimum symbol of E in Mathematics HG, or D in Mathematics SG; OR A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 50% in four 20-credit subjects, and a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or First Additional Language, and a minimum of 50% in Mathematics or 70% in Mathematical Literacy; OR A National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V)) with a minimum of 60% in three fundamental subjects including English and Mathematics; and minimum 70% in four vocational subjects; OR A cognate Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5), Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6), or Diploma (NQF Level 6); OR A non-cognate Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5), Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6), or Diploma (NQF Level 6), together with either: a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or English First Additional Language , and a minimum of 50% in Mathematics, or 70% in Mathematical Literacy at NSC level ; or evidence of equivalent proficiency in English and Mathematics achieved in the non-cognate programme. Applicants who meet all the stated admission criteria except the Mathematics requirement will be able to enrol for a STADIO Numeracy and Business Mathematics bridging programme to enable them to qualify for admission.

ZAR 61,520 a year (2026). 2026 full-year tuition for first-year students, 125 credits, contact learning, upfront single-payment price; monthly-plan price over ten payments is R66 860. Excludes registration fee, study materials/textbooks and the application fee; later-year fees not Source

Contact Learning qualifications run from February to November, with the full-year tuition fee due by 28 February.

Distance Learning qualifications register per semester, with semester 1 payments due 31 March and semester 2 payments due 31 August; the second-semester intake for the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching and the Higher Certificates in Education Assistance and Pre-School Education runs August to May.

Applications are open for 2027 Contact Learning and 2027 Distance Learning qualifications and are made online through the Apply Now page; downloadable application forms are available for selected Distance Learning qualifications.

Apply through the official page: https://studentportal.stadio.ac.za

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